Money Politics and the Prisoner’s Dilemma

Burhanuddin Muhtadi (Author) (editor)

How prevalent is money politics in Indonesia, and under what conditions are they effective?

My PhD research deals with these two questions that have vexed Indonesianists for the last 15 years.

Based on the results from nationwide surveys and in-depth interviews with hundreds of successful and unsuccessful candidates, it is clear to see that money politics has become an important campaigning strategy in the country’s electoral politics.